Class VII NSO

Past Year Paper 2013

NSO - SOF NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Past Year Paper – 2013
Time: 1 hour Total Marks: 50
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Guidelines for the Candidate
1. Additional 10 (Ten) minutes will be given to the students to fill up the students'
information before the start of the exam.
2. The paper consists of three sections –
Mental Ability (15 Questions), Science Section (30 Questions) and Achievers Section (5
Questions).
3. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks. There is no negative marking. Use
of calculator is not permitted.
4. Write your Name, Roll No., and Class clearly on the Answer Sheet and do not forget to
sign.
5. There is only one correct answer hence mark one choice only.
6. Darken your choice with HB Pencil or Blue / Black Ball Point Pen only.
For Example:
Q.16: In the water cycle, condensation is the process of
(A) Water vapour cooling down and turning into a liquid
(B) Ice warming up and turning into a liquid
(C) Liquid cooling down and turning into ice
(D) Liquid warming up and turning into water vapour
As the correct answer is option No. (A), the candidate should darken the circle
corresponding to option No. (A)
16. B C D

7. Rough work should be done in the blank space provided in this booklet.
8. Return the answer sheet to the invigilator at the end of the exam. The question paper
can be retained by the student.
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MENTAL ABILITY

1. Which property holds in the given below statement?

a x (b + c) = (a x b) + (a x c)
A. Property of division
B. Multiplicative identity of multiplication
C. Distributive property of multiplication distributes over addition
D. Distributive property of addition distributes over multiplication

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2. ABCD is a rectangle, E is the mid-point of AB and F is the mid-point of DC. What

percentage of the rectangle is unshaded?

A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 15%
D. 75%

3. Select the correct match.

Solid Net
A.

B.

C.

D.

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4. Find the value of (21001  21000) ÷ (2501  2500).

A. 22000
B. 2500
C. 21000
D. 2200

5. In the given figure (not drawn to scale), ABCD is a parallelogram and GBEF is a
rectangle. Find x  y.

A. 7°
B. 8°
C. 6°
D. 9°

3 1
6. On which number line dark portion represents the sum  ?
8 2

A.

B.

C.

D.

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7. Select the wrong step in the simplification of 24 - [2.4 – {0.24 x 2 - (0.024 - x)}] =
22.0584
(i) 24 - [2.4 – {0.24 x 2 - (0.024 - x)}] = 22.0584
(ii) 24 - [2.4 - {0.48 - 0.024 - x}] = 22.0584
(iii) 24 - [2.4 - 0.456 - x] = 22.0584
(iv) 24 - 1.944 + x = 22.0584
(v) x = 22.0584 - 22.056 = 0.0024
A. Both (ii) and (iii)
B. Only (ii)
C. Only (v)
D. Both (iii) and (iv)

8. The given table shows the weights of some marbles.

Marbles

Weight in grams 500 400

What is the average weight of marbles A and B?

A. 450 grams
B. 150 grams
C. 300 grams
D. 600 grams

9. Which is the missing figure?

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A.

B.

C.

D.

10. What is the missing number?

A. 36
B. 125
C. 343
D. 512

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11. A cube has faces numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The numbers on the opposite faces of the
cube add up to 7. The net of the cube is shown below. The numbers on 3 faces are not
shown. Find the number on the face indicated by ‘?’

A. 6
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5

12. Select the correct mirror image of given below figure (X).

A.

B.

C.

D.

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13. The clock shows 9 0' clock. What time will it show, if the hour hand makes a - turn in
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the anti-clockwise direction and minute hand does not change its position?

A. 12 : 15
B. 12 : 00
C. 3 : 00
D. 3 : 15

14.  and  are whole numbers and  x  = 48. What is the smallest possible of  + ?
A. 20
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16

15. When two lines intersect each other at a common point, this common point is called the
_____________. But when three or more lines pass through a single common point, then
this point is called the ____________ of the lines.
A. Point of concurrency, same point
B. Unique point, point of concurrency
C. Point of intersection of the lines, point of concurrency
D. Point of intersection of the lines, point of collinearity

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SCIENCE

16. An object starts moving in a circular path of radius R, from point A. The magnitude of
displacement of the object, when it reaches point B is

A. πR
B. 2R
C. 2 R
R
D.
2

17. A battery lights up all the four lamps as shown in figure. When one of the lamp
filaments melts, the other three lamps stay on. Which of the following lamp filaments
melts?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

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18. The hot liquid is poured into a test tube. The figure shows how the temperature of the
contents of the test tube changes with time. What is the physical state of the contents of
the tube at time 8 minute?

A. Mixture of liquid and vapour

B. Mixture of liquid and solid
C. Liquid
D. Solid

19. The images of clouds and trees in water are always less bright than in reality, it is
because
A. Water is making the image dirty.
B. There is an optical illusion due to which the image appears to be less bright.
C. Only a portion of the incident light is reflected and quite a large portion goes
mid water.
D. Air above the surface of water contains a lot of moisture.

20. Three bulbs X, Y and Z are connected in a circuit as shown in figure. When the switch is
put on, then

A. All the bulbs will glow at the same time.

B. Bulbs will glow in the order of X, Y and Z.
C. Bulb X will glow first whereas bulbs Y and Z will glow simultaneously after
some time.
D. Bulb Z will glow first.

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21. Following are the precautions one must take in the case a storm is accompanied by
lightning. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A. Do not take shelter under a tall tree.
B. Do not take shelter inside a closed car.
C. Do not take shelter under an umbrella.
D. Do not take shelter under an open garage.

22. A pendulum is oscillating as shown in the figure. If it takes 0.4 s to swing from A to B,
then how long will it take to make 5 oscillations?

A. 1.6 s
B. 3.2 s
C. 8.0 s
D. 4.2 s

23. Match the column I with column II.

Column I Column II
(a) Convex mirror (i) used as magnifying glass
(b) Convex lens (ii) used as side view mirror in vehicles
(c) Concave mirror (iii) image is erect and smaller than object
(d) Concave lens (iv) used by dentists to see enlarged image

A. a-(i), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(ii)

B. a-(iv), b - (ii), c-(iii), d-(i)
C. a-(ii), b - (i), c-(iv), d-(iii)
D. a-(iii), b-(iv), c-(ii), d-(i)

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24. Which of the following speed-time graphs represents the case of a body first
decelerating then moving with a constant speed and finally accelerating?
A.

B.

C.

D.

25. Ranjana was given three unknown solutions P, Q and R. She performed certain tests and
observed the following:
Solution P  gives green colour with China rose indicator.
Solution Q  phenolphthalein remains colourless.
Solution R + sugar solution  turns methyl orange to yellow.
Identify the solutions P, Q and R respectively.

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A. Orange juice, Salt solution, Baking soda

B. Soap solution, Lime water, Lemon juice
C. Soda water, Vinegar solution, Shampoo
D. Salt solution, Milk of magnesia, Antacid
26. Methods of separation depend on the nature of the constituents in a mixture. Study the
methods of separation as given below.
Types of mixture Methods of separation
1. Solid - Solid Handpicking, Sieving
2. Solid - Liquid (insoluble) Sedimentation, Decantation, Filtration
3. Liquid - Liquid (immiscible) Decantation, Separating funnel
4. Solid - Liquid (soluble) Filtration, Decantation
5. Liquid - Liquid (miscible) Distillation

Which of these is incorrect method of separation?

A. 1 and 2
B. 5
C. 1 and 5
D. 4

27. Ankit, Sahil and Manish living in different parts of the country bought new bicycles on
the same day. Ankit lives near sea coast. Sahil lives in a city with cool and moist climate
whereas Manish lives near desert. After two years, whose bicycle will be in the worst
condition due to rusting?
A. Ankit
B. Sahil
C. Manish
D. Ankit and Manish

28. Rishab was performing an experiment with a blue coloured solution (X) in a beaker. By
mistake a shaving blade fell into the beaker. After half an hour, he found that the colour
of the solution in beaker changed to green (Y). What could be the solutions X and Y
respectively?

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A. Copper sulphate, Iron sulphate

B. Iron sulphate, Copper sulphate
C. Iron sulphate, Zinc sulphate
D. Copper sulphate, Zinc sulphate

29. Each cell in our body contains a/an ___________ the DNA, which controls every feature of
the body such as our looks, complexion, etc. Proteins that build part of our cells are
made of __________. The fats in our body contain ______________.
A. Neutral, bases, acids
B. Acid, amino acids, fatty acids
C. Base, nutrients, neutral substances
D. Amino acid, zinc carbonate, formic acid

30. Study the given figures carefully.

What type of changes occurred in the wire?

A. I is a chemical change while II is a physical change.
B. I is a physical change while II is a chemical change.
C. Both I and II are physical changes.
D. Both I and II are chemical changes.

31. Four students P, Q, R and S have to dissolve maximum amount of sugar in the same
amount of water so as to win in a game.
P: Took hot boiling water.
Q: Took ice cold water.
R: Added more water on dissolving sugar in hot water.
S: Took ice cold water and added more water.
Who do you think will win the game?
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S

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32. Consider the following four adaptations and select the ones required for animals to
survive tropical rain-forests.
(i) Living on the trees, development of strong tails.
(ii) Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature.
(iii) Sensitive hearing, sharp eyesight, thick skin, ability to camouflage.
(iv) Bask in Sun when temperature is low.

A. (i) and (iv)

B. (ii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iii)

33. Which one of the following is a possibility for most of us in regard to breathing, by
making a conscious effort?
A. The lungs can be made fully empty by forcefully breathing out all air from them.
B. One can breathe out air through Eustachian tube by closing both nose and
mouth.
C. One can consciously breathe in and breathe out by moving the diaphragm alone,
without moving the ribs at all.
D. One can breathe out air totally without oxygen.

34. Root hairs are most important to a plant because they _____________________.
A. Anchor a plant to the soil
B. Provide a habitat for N2 fixing bacteria
C. Increase the surface area for absorption
D. Contain xylem tissue

35. When domestic sewage mixes with river water _____________________.

A. Small animals like rats will die after drinking river water.
B. The population of microbes increases and concentration of dissolved oxygen
decreases.
C. The river water is still suitable for drinking as impurities are only about 0.1%.
D. The increased microbial activity releases micronutrients such as iron.

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36. The given figures show two kinds of fruits:

How are ‘X’ and ‘Y’ adapted for their dispersal in the surroundings?

X Y
A. Fleshy and sweet Hair-like structure to stick onto
bodies of animals
B. Able to float on water Hook-like structure to stick onto fur
of animals
C. Air trapped within its structure Dry seeds
D. Wing-like structure Hair-like structure to get blown off
with the wind

37. In the given figure, which blood vessels represent pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery
and vena cava respectively?

A. P, Q and R
B. Q, P and R
C. P, Q and S
D. Q, P and T

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38. A group of social workers has transformed a dry area in the Rajasthan's Alwar district
into a green place. They have revived dried-up rivers by constructing water-harvesting
structures. What are the names of those rivers?
A. Arveri and Ruparel
B. Sarsa and Bhagani
C. Arveri and Jahazwali
D. All of these

39. Which of the following are the functions of the part marked X?

P: It stores food for the developing embryo.

Q: It is called the 'poor man's protein'.
R: It can grow into new plant.
S: It absorbs water from the soil.
T: It holds the plant firmly in the ground.
A. P and R
B. P, Q and R
C. P only
D. S and T

40. Which of the following is an incorrect match?

A. Ginning - Separation of fibres from seeds
B. Recycling - Making useful things from waste
C. Stratosphere - It is the coldest layer of atmosphere
D. Refuse - The fourth 'R'

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41. The given figure shows the skeleton of an adult human with some of its parts labelled.
Identify the incorrectly labelled parts.

A. Femur and Pelvis

B. Radius and Ulna
C. Tibia and Fibula
D. Radius and Humerus

42. Which of the following is an incorrect statement?

A. Cotton yarn shrinks away from flame and burns and smells like burning paper.
B. Silk has come under fire from animal right activists.
C. Wool fibres have an outer layer scales that reduce the ability of dirt and dust to
penetrate the fibre.
D. A spinneret is used to make nylon but is not needed to make cotton or wool
fibres.

43. Which of the following is classified correctly?

A. Banana : Fibrous root : Reticulate venation
B. Banyan : Tap root: Parallel venation
C. Rose : Tap root : Reticulate venation
D. Maize : Fibrous root : Reticulate venation

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44. The given predator-prey relationships were observed among four living things P, Q, R
and S.
P is eaten by S.
P feeds on R.
S feeds on R but not Q.
R gets its food from Q.

Which one of the following is the correct classification of the living things?
Food producer Prey Prey/ Predator Predator

A. Q S R P
B. Q R P S
C. R Q S P
D. S R P Q

45. Given below are statements about importance of minerals made by four students:

Potassium is Sodium is needed Phosphorus is Fluorine helps in

needed for the for growth, and for needed for making the secretion of
proper keeping cells and energy-rich thyroid
functioning of the blood healthy. compounds. hormones.
nervous system.

Ali Lily Mohan Swati

Which of the students have made incorrect statements?

A. Ali and Swati
B. Ali and Lily
C. Ali, Lily and Swati
D. Mohan and Swati

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ACHIEVERS SECTION

46. Which of the following options is correct for the object having a straight line motion
represented by the graph shown in figure?

A. The object moves with constantly increasing velocity from 0 to A and then it
moves with constant velocity.
B. Velocity of the object increases uniformly.
C. Average velocity is zero.
D. The graph shown is impossible.

47. The given graph represents the pressure (systolic and diastolic) of a volume of blood
moving through circulatory system via different blood vessels labelled as P, Q, R, S and
T. Match the vessels given in Column-I with their corresponding letters given in
Column-II and select the correct option.

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Column-I Column –II

(a) Venules (i) P
(b) Capillaries (ii) T
(c) Arterioles (iii) R
(d) Veins (iv) Q
(e) Arteries (v) S

A. a-(i), b-(iv), c-(ii), d-(iii), e-(v)

B. a-(i), b-(iii), c-(v), d-(iv), e-(ii)
C. a-(v), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(ii), e-(i)
D. a-(ii), b-(iii), c-(iv), d-(v), e-(i)

48. Study the given set up to pass gas Z through lime water. X is ______________ and Y is
_________________. When _______________ (Z) is passed through lime water, _______________ is
formed which makes lime water milky.

A. Hydrochloric acid, Zinc carbonate, Hydrogen gas, Calcium hydroxide

B. Vinegar, Sodium carbonate, Hydrogen gas, Calcium hydroxide
C. Acetic acid, Baking soda, Carbon dioxide, Calcium carbonate
D. Hydrochloric acid, Vinegar, Carbon dioxide, Calcium hydroxide

DIRECTION (Q. 49 & 50): Refer the given passage and answer the following questions.
Some organisms like fungi, etc. take in nutrients in solution form from dead and
decaying matter, and are called saprotrophs. Fungi also grow on pickles, leather clothes
and other articles that are left in hot and humid weather for long time. Certain fungi live
in the roots of trees and share shelter and nutrients. This is called symbiotic
relationship.

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49. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

(i) Fungi are called saprotrophs because they grow on pickles, leather and clothes.
(ii) Saprotrophs lack chlorophyll, so cannot make food by photosynthesis.
(iii) Like some fungi, lichens also show symbiotic relationship.
(iv) The bacterium called Rhizobium shows symbiotic relationship as it provides
shelter, water and minerals to legumes and, in return, the legumes provide food
which they prepare by photosynthesis.
A. (i) and (iv)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (iv) only

50. Which of the following organisms shows symbiotic relationship?

A. All fungi
B. Lichens
C. Rhizobium
D. Both B & C

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